Mango Lassi

Name: Mango Lassi (Indian Mango-Yogurt Drink)
Prep time: PT0D1H5M
Cook time: PT0D0H0M
Total time: PT0D1H5M
Yield: Makes 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 cups plain yogurt (not Greek-style); ¼ cup sugar; ½ tsp. kosher salt; 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped; Coarsely chopped pistachios, for garnish (optional)

This chilled Indian yogurt drink is the ideal antidote for a hot summer day.

Serves
Makes 4
Prep
1 hour 5 minutes

PHOTO: HEAMI LEE • FOOD STYLING: JESSIE YUCHEN

By SAVEUR Editors

Updated on August 2, 2024

Use the ripest, sweetest, smoothest mangoes you can find, such as Champagne or Haitian varieties, to make this yogurt-enriched Indian fruit shake. Striking the perfect balance between sweet and tart, this mango lassi makes a fine breakfast smoothie, or cooling accompaniment to spicy meals.

Ingredients

3 cups plain yogurt (not Greek-style)
¼ cup sugar
½ tsp. kosher salt
1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped
Coarsely chopped pistachios, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1

To a blender, add the yogurt, sugar, salt, and mango, and pulse until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Pour into glasses, garnish with pistachios if desired, and serve.